Engagement
Ring History:
The first diamond engagement ring was given by Archduke Maximillian
of Austria toe Mary of Burgundy in 1477. It was that year that
Archduke Maximillian of Hamburg gave a diamond engagement ring to
Mary of Burgundy, the first such recorded occurrence which led to the
modern diamond engagement ring tradition. Although the Archduke gave
his bride a diamond engagement ring, it canít be certain that it
hadnít happened before.

Diamond |
Engagement Ring: Diamond is the most valuable and sought after
jewel on Earth. It symbolizes love, eternity, togetherness and
marriage; despite the fact that the diamond came into use far later
than most gemstones. The reason for this is its hardness; people
simply couldnít cut diamonds until the fifteenth century, when
someone discovered that one diamond could scratch another. Before
shopping for a diamond, please make
sure you know your 4Cís.

Diamond
Engagement Ring: "Will
you marry me?" The importance of these four words deserves the
perfect engagement ring setting. Choosing
an engagement ring these days is no easy task. When you consider the
different sizes and shapes, stones and settings, the possibilities
are endless. If youíre ready to pop the question but donít
know a thing about engagement ring, perhaps what follows can help.
Basically, an engagement ring have three parts: the band is the part
of the ring that goes around the finger. The setting is the part of
the ring holding the stone. On some rings, the setting is pronged,
while other settings are more ďinvisible.Ē For many, the
stone is the most important part of an engagement setting. The size
and the shape of the stone are usually a matter of budget. We
have one of the widest selection of engagement ring settings from
classic solitaires to three stone ring, diamond sidestone and
gemstone side ring and even matching sets of engagement & wedding ring. Design Your Own Ring.

February
25, 2007: We have added around 50 new engraved filigree links on a
new page. To view our new filigree collection click
here.

These
engagement settings are offered in two different diamond grades: GH
Color/VS Clarity and H Color/SI1 Clarity unless otherwise specified.
Learn about the differences between diamond colors and clarities. Can
we order these in weights different than displayed on the website?
E-mail us at support@sndgems.comView
Details.

Ring Sizing Q's

Can these
settings be done in 1/4 ring size increments? We can do quarter
ring size increment. View
Details.

Ring
Matching Band

Do
you have matching wedding bands?
Yes. We can make them on request. Please e-mail us support@sndgems.comfor
questions & prices

Ring
Appraisal Questions

Do these
settings come with an independent third party appraisal? To
ensure the quality of your selections, sndgems.com includes an
insurance valuation document with every purchase worth $2500.00 or
more. View Details.

Shipping Questions

Can these
be shipped for next day? No. Normally each ring is made to order
and takes anywhere from 2 to 7 days. In special cases we can ship it
it in a day or so. View
Details.

Center Diamonds

If you're
interested in buying loose center diamond, you can browse through our
extensive collection of GIA diamonds. Click
Here.

Ring Return
Policy Q's

If you decide
for any reason that it is not right for you, you can return it to us
within 30 days for a refund or replacement. View
Details.

White Gold
Ring Q's

Can all
these rings be made in 14K White
or Yellow Gold? Normally
for around $300 less. How do we order? Call 1-800-871-1066. View
Details.